In case you have ever needed root canal therapy, you may be familiar with the term "endodontist." This refers to a dentist who specializes in the treatment of the tooth root. In some cases, however, traditional root canal therapy is not possible or does not yield the most effective solution for your infection. It may [...]
Since oral bacteria can travel throughout the body and increase the risk of everything from diabetes to cancer, the health of our teeth and gums affects our overall health. Periodontal infections can eventually reach the jawbone and undermine the support for teeth, which can only be detected by a digital x-ray. If not caught in [...]
When you have sensitive teeth, you may feel a sharp, temporary pain in your teeth when brushing, eating, or drinking. In most cases, sensitive teeth are the result of worn-down tooth enamel or exposed roots. Tooth discomfort, however, can also be caused by other factors, including cavities, cracked or chipped teeth, worn fillings, or gum [...]
Most often, a fractured tooth begins innocently. After you bite into a piece of candy, there is one hard piece that does not dissolve. As you examine the chipped piece of your tooth, you begin to wonder if you will need to see our endodontist in 40207 for a root canal. It can be painful [...]
Most people have at least one bad habit that they wish they could break and some of them can have an adverse effect on our oral health.Here are a few common, harmful habits and some tips from our endodontist in 40207 for how to break them. Nail Biting Why it’s harmful: Biting of the fingernails [...]
It’s easy to neglect your oral health when you’re feeling sick. Your head is stuffy, your nose is plugged up, or you’re coughing, and you might not feel up to the usual routine of brushing and flossing. However, maintaining your oral health is essential during illness for many reasons including limiting excess bacteria in the [...]
1. Endodontics is a combination of two Greek words meaning “inner” (endo) “tooth” (odont). Endodontic treatment dates back to the 17th century, luckily though, the discipline has come a long way technologically. 2. It focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the internal structures of the tooth. This can include root canal therapy, apicoectomy, [...]
If you have been referred to an endodontist, you likely need root canal therapy to treat a painful or highly sensitive tooth. Your dentist has determined that some type of infection or trauma is responsible for your pain.An experienced endodontist like our doctor has the unique training and advanced technology to treat your condition safely [...]
While endodontists are mostly associated with root canal therapy, they perform other tooth-saving procedures, as well. One you may not be familiar with is apicoectomy (ah-PEE-co-EC-tomy).This minimally invasive procedure treats persistent infection while allowing you to keep your natural tooth. This is often a much safer and healthier option than tooth extraction. What is an [...]
Parents of children faced with severely decayed primary (baby) teeth face two choices: Pull the tooth or treat it with root canal therapy. We prefer root canal whenever possible. It is a procedure that ends tooth pain while preserving the natural tooth. You might wonder why it is important to save a tooth that will [...]
